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In March, Interactive Ontario (IO) announced initiatives designed to improve diversity & inclusion in the interactive digital media industry, including the ipprenticeship Program. IO, along with partners DHX Media, Groupe Média TFO and Ubisoft Toronto, are now pleased to announce the inaugural cohort for week-long apprenticeship placements at these three leading interactive digital media companies. [...]

Welcome to our new Member of the Month feature, where each month we'll highlight one of IO's fantastic member companies. This month, a Q&A with Big Blue Bubble Founder & CEO Damir Slogar. How did your company get started? Big Blue Bubble started back in early 2003 by exploring the viability of the mobile game [...]

Hot Glue Games Inc. | 150 Katimavik Rd, Suite 205, Kanata Hot Glue Games is an independent video game studio in Kanata, Ontario Canada. We’re a small passionate team aspiring to make compelling video game experiences rich in story, emotion, immersion and meaningful gameplay for PC and consoles. We are seeking an in-house full time [...]

Three new board members have joined the Interactive Ontario (IO) board of directors following the organization’s Annual General Meeting yesterday evening. Additionally, IO has announced promotions for two senior leaders. New to IO will be directors Sean Skelton, Member of Technical Staff (MTS) Software Development Engineer at AMD, and Emma Westecott, Director of the game:play [...]

Twitter chat: New and Next in interactive digital media #IDMchatIO June 7 11am On June 7th, IO will host a Twitter chat for interactive digital media producers, executives and collaborators to discuss their own projects, work they’re currently inspired by, and the types of partnerships they’re looking for. Add your voice on June 7 at 11am [...]

Interactive Ontario (IO) is pleased that the 2017 Ontario budget recognizes and addresses Ontario’s rapidly developing digital economy. IO has been advocating for entrepreneurship and enhanced digital skills training for students and mid-career workers to address existing and projected shortfalls in the highly-skilled workforce. A combination of enhancements and newly announced strategies and programs include: [...]

Applications are now open for Interactive Ontario’s ipprenticeship Program. This exciting new program will provide week-long apprenticeship placements at leading digital media companies to candidates who may have experienced barriers to entry in the IDM sector due to race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, religion or class. The program is open to anyone [...]

The federal government budget released Wednesday includes measures aimed at fostering the growth of digital media businesses and developing the highly skilled talent pool that those businesses will need to succeed. These measures demonstrate a commitment to strengthening the middle class through developing the careers, businesses and technologies that are essential elements of the Digital [...]

Congratulations are in order for IO members Cococucumber (Riverbond) and Phantom Compass (Auto Age: Standoff) who were two of only eight companies to win coveted Best in Play awards at GDC 2017. These are two upcoming games to watch for!

Interactive Ontario visited Queen’s Park on March 8th for an Interactive Digital Media Expo followed by meetings with MPPs. Six IO member companies showcased the variety of IDM products being created in Ontario, from games to eLearning to VR. Remarks and meetings emphasized the economic impact of the sector and the importance of policy support [...]